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NITK-Regulations (MBA) 2013 Page 3 of 6
REGULATIONS specific to
M.B.A. Degree Programme
{also refer: REGULATIONS (General) – Common to all Degree Programmes}
1. ADMISSION
1.1 Student Status There is only one type of student status in the MBA degree Programme, namely, full-time.
1.2 Duration The duration of study shall be a minimum of FOUR semesters and a maximum of FOUR years.
1.3 Admissions will be made in accordance with the instructions received from MHRD from time to time. Seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Physically challenged candidates, children of defence personnel and other categories as per the guidelines issued by MHRD.
1.4 The admissions will be on the basis of CAT score and performance in the qualifying examination and interview. The prescribed qualifying examinations are given separately in the Institute prospectus for M.B.A. Programme.
1.5 Admission to M.B.A. Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates.
1.6 A limited number of admissions is offered to Foreign Nationals and Indians Living Abroad in accordance with the rules applicable for such admission, issued from time to time, by MHRD.
1.7 If, at any time after admission, it is found that a candidate had not in fact fulfilled all the requirements stipulated in the offer of admission, in any form whatsoever, including possible misinformation etc., this matter shall be reported to the Senate, recommending revoking the admission of the candidate.
1.8 Candidates have to fulfil the medical standards required for admission as prescribed in the Information Brochure or the Prospectus.
1.9 The Institute reserves the right to cancel the admissions of any student and ask him to discontinue his studies at any stage of his career on the grounds of unsatisfactory academic performance or indiscipline or any misconduct.
1.10 The decision of the Senate regarding the admissions is final and binding.
1.11 Student Exchange Programmes and the Transfer of Credits in such cases shall be as per the corresponding MoU approved by Competent Authority.
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2. COURSE STRUCTURE:
2.1 The total course package for a M.B.A. Programme will typically consist of the following components.
2.2 The Department Post Graduate Committee (DPGC) will discuss and recommend the exact credits offered for the programme for the above components, the semester-wise distribution among them, as well as the syllabi of all postgraduate courses offered by the department from time to time before sending the same to the Board of Studies (BOS). The BOS will consider the proposals from the departments and make recommendations to the senate for consideration and approval.
2.3 The Minimum Credit Requirement for the M.B.A Degree is 90.
2.4 Summer Internship Project:
The Summer Internship Project of 8 weeks minimum duration shall be completed during vacation after second semester and carries 8 credits. The progress of the Summer Internship Project Work shall be monitored by the Project Guide.
(a) The Method of evaluation of the project work shall be evolved by the DPGC.
(b) A candidate shall submit 3 copies of the Summer Internship Project Work to Chairman, DPGC, on or before the specified date. The dissertation shall be in the format prescribed by the Institute.
(c) The final evaluation is done at the end of third semester by a Project Work Evaluation Committee (PWEC) constituted by the DPGC. There shall be an open seminar followed by a viva-voce examination as part of the final evaluation. After the final evaluation, appropriate double-letter grade is awarded, which will not however be considered for SGPA and CGPA calculations.
(d) If in the opinion of the PWEC, the Project Report is acceptable with minor modifications for the passing grade ‘DD’, the PWEC shall value and instruct the candidate suitable to incorporate the necessary modifications and to resubmit it to the Chairman, PWEC.
(e) The title of the Summer Internship Project Report shall be indicated in the Student Progress Report
2.5 Term Paper
The Term paper shall be undertaken by each student during the fourth semester and carries 3 credits. Each student will be attached to a faculty who would guide the student to take up a topic for self –study on any emerging area of interest related to the program.
(a) The method of evaluation shall be evolved by the DPGC.
(b) There shall be an open seminar followed by a viva -voce examination conducted by the concerned Faculty in-charge of the term paper for each student, as part of the final evaluation.
(c) After the final evaluation, appropriate double –letter grade is awarded, which will not however be considered for SGPA and CGPA calculations.
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NITK-Regulations (MBA) 2013 Page 5 of 6
3. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 The degree requirements of a student for the M.B.A. programme are as follows:
(a) Institute Requirements:
(i) Minimum Earned Credit Requirement for Degree is 90.
(ii) Securing a CGPA of at least 5.50 in the Course Work.
(b) Programme Requirements:
Minimum Earned Credit Requirements on all Foundation Courses, Functional Courses, Elective Courses, Term Paper, MLC and Summer Internship Project as specified by the DPGC and conforming to Clause No: 2 (Course Structure).
(c) The Maximum duration for a student for complying to the Degree Requirement from the date of registration for his first semester, is FOUR years.
4. TERMINATION FROM THE PROGRAMME:
A student shall be required to leave the Institute without the award of the Degree, under the following circumstances:
(a) If a student fails to earn the minimum credit specified below:
Check Point Credit Threshold
End of FIRST year 25 End of SECOND year 50
Note: The period of temporary withdrawal is not to be counted for the above Credit Threshold.
(b) If a student is absent for more than 6 (Six) weeks in a semester without sanctioned leave.
(c) Based on disciplinary action suggested by the Senate, on the recommendation of the appropriate committee.
(d) Fails to get the minimum cutoff CGPA of at least 5.50 in the Course Work
NOTE: Under any circumstances of termination, the conditions specified in Permanent Withdrawal (refer: Clause No: G9.2) shall also apply.
5. COMMITTEES / FUNCTIONARIES:
The following committees shall be constituted for the Post Graduate Degree programme:
5.1 Board of Studies (BOS-PG):
(Same as BOS-PG mentioned in M.Tech regulations) 5.2 Departmental Post Graduate Committee (DPGC):
(Same as DPGC mentioned in M.Tech regulations)
5.3 Project Work Evaluation Committee (PWEC) Constitution:
(a) Chairman of DPGC or his nominee … Chairman
(b) Project Guide(s) … Member(s)
(c) One referee from outside the Department,
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selected by the DPGC … Member
Note:
• There shall be one PWEC for each MBA project work.
• One external guide/referee, if any, invited as a member of PWEC, is entitled for TA/DA as per the Institute Rules.
Functions (Highlights):
i. To evaluate the MBA project work and to award an appropriate letter grade. The chairman of PWEC shall submit the report, signed by all the members of the PWEC, to DPGC. The DPGC Chairman shall forward this report to the Academic Section of the Dean (A) without moderation.
5.4 Project Guide:
Functions (Highlights):
i. He will help the student under him in selecting the Project topic.
ii. He shall monitor the progress of the student working under him.
iii. He shall report to the DPGC the performance of the student from time to time.
iv. He will coordinate with the HOD/DPGC to arrange for facilities to carry out the project work.
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